Refrigerator door mounting device and refrigerator

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a refrigerator door mounting device and a refrigerator. The refrigerator door mounting device comprises the following: a refrigerator door has a top wall; a seat body is used for being mounted on the top of a refrigerator body, the seat body forms a connecting part above the refrigerator door in the height direction, and a gap exists between the connecting part and the top wall; a connecting assembly is abutted against the connecting part at one end, and is connected with the refrigerator door by penetrating the connecting part at the other end, and is circumferentially limited with the refrigerator door; the connecting assembly can rotate relative to the seat body; and the connecting assembly forms a pulling force on the refrigerator door. The seat body and the connecting assembly are arranged, the connecting assembly provides a pulling force on the refrigerator door, the influence of the gravity of the refrigerator door on the refrigerator door mounting device can be prevented, the service life of the refrigerator can be prolonged, and the use experience of the user can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a refrigerator door mounting device and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerators are indispensable refrigeration devices in modern homes and businesses. Their basic structure consists of two main parts: the cabinet for storing items and the refrigerator door for opening and closing the cabinet. The refrigerator door is rotatably connected to the refrigerator cabinet, allowing the door to rotate around a hinge axis, thus facilitating the user's access to food.

[0003] In existing technology, refrigerator doors generally use a single-sided hinge installation method, allowing the door to rotate around the hinge axis. However, during use, due to the considerable weight of the refrigerator door itself, its own weight continuously exerts a force on the hinge. Over time, this continuous force can cause the hinge to deform or wear, leading to problems such as the refrigerator door sagging or not closing properly. Therefore, it not only affects the refrigerator's cooling efficiency and energy consumption but also shortens the refrigerator's lifespan and reduces the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a refrigerator door mounting device and a refrigerator that can solve the above problems.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0006] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a refrigerator door mounting device and a refrigerator.

[0007] A refrigerator door mounting device, the refrigerator door mounting device comprising:

[0008] Refrigerator door, the refrigerator door having a top wall;

[0009] A base for mounting on the top of the refrigerator body, the base forming a connecting part above the refrigerator door along the height direction, and a gap existing between the connecting part and the top wall;

[0010] A connecting component, one end of which abuts against the connecting part, and the other end of which passes through the connecting part and connects to the refrigerator door, and is circumferentially limited with the refrigerator door; the connecting component is rotatable relative to the base.

[0011] The connecting component exerts a pulling force on the refrigerator door.

[0012] Understandably, this application sets up a base and a connecting component, placing the base on top of the refrigerator body and connecting the refrigerator door and the base respectively, creating a gap between the refrigerator door and the base. In this way, the connecting component provides tension to the refrigerator door, preventing the refrigerator door's own weight from affecting the refrigerator door mounting device, thereby reducing deformation or wear of the refrigerator door mounting device, avoiding problems such as refrigerator door sagging or incomplete closure, maintaining stable cooling efficiency and low energy consumption, extending the refrigerator's service life, and improving the user experience.

[0013] In one embodiment, the connecting component includes a connector and a limiting member. A connecting hole is provided in the top wall. One end of the connector abuts against the connecting portion, and the other end passes through the connecting portion and cooperates with the connecting hole. The limiting member cooperates with the connecting portion and the refrigerator door, and can limit the connection member and the refrigerator door circumferentially.

[0014] In one embodiment, the connector is configured as a screw, the limiting member is configured as a rotating shaft, one end of the rotating shaft abuts against the connecting part, and the other end is circumferentially limited to the connecting hole; one end of the screw abuts against the rotating shaft, and the other end passes through the rotating shaft and is threaded to the connecting hole.

[0015] The tension of the screw on the refrigerator door can be adjusted by changing the depth of the threaded connection between the screw and the connecting hole.

[0016] Understandably, by setting the screw to be threaded into the connecting hole, and making the depth of the screw threaded into the connecting hole adjustable, the tension of the screw on the refrigerator door can be adjusted. By precisely adjusting the tension, the influence of the refrigerator door's own weight on the refrigerator door installation device can be effectively offset, thus improving the reliability and adaptability of the connecting components in supporting the refrigerator door.

[0017] In one embodiment, the connecting assembly further includes a rotating sleeve disposed between the rotating shaft and the connecting portion, wherein the rotating shaft abuts against the connecting portion via the rotating sleeve.

[0018] Understandably, by installing a bushing between the shaft and the connecting part, the friction between the shaft and the connecting part is converted into friction between the bushing and the connecting part. This reduces wear on the shaft and protects it.

[0019] In one embodiment, the refrigerator door mounting device further includes a cover assembly disposed on the top wall and at least partially disposed between the refrigerator door and the connecting assembly, the refrigerator door being connected to the connecting assembly via the cover assembly.

[0020] In one embodiment, the cover assembly includes an upper cover and a reinforcing plate. The upper cover is connected to the top wall and is circumferentially limited by the connecting assembly. The reinforcing plate is disposed between the refrigerator door and the upper cover and is connected to the connecting assembly.

[0021] In one embodiment, the top cover forms a limiting hole and is provided with reinforcing ribs. The limiting hole can be circumferentially limited and engaged with the connecting component. The reinforcing ribs are provided on the side of the top cover facing the refrigerator door and are spaced around the limiting hole.

[0022] In one embodiment, the top cover is provided with positioning posts spaced apart along the extension direction on the side facing the refrigerator door, and the positioning posts pass through the reinforcing plate and are connected to the refrigerator door.

[0023] In one embodiment, the refrigerator door mounting device further includes a hinge assembly that connects the refrigerator door and the refrigerator body.

[0024] This application also provides the following technical solutions:

[0025] A refrigerator includes a refrigerator door mounting device as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0026] Compared with existing technologies, the refrigerator door mounting device, by setting a base and connecting components, places the base on the top of the refrigerator body and connects the refrigerator door and the base with the connecting components, creating a gap between the refrigerator door and the base. In this way, the connecting components provide tension to the refrigerator door, preventing the weight of the refrigerator door itself from affecting the refrigerator door mounting device, thereby reducing deformation or wear of the refrigerator door mounting device, avoiding problems such as refrigerator door sagging or incomplete closure, maintaining stable cooling efficiency and low energy consumption, extending the refrigerator's service life, and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the refrigerator provided in this application.

[0029] Figure 2 An exploded view of the refrigerator from one perspective, provided for this application.

[0030] Figure 3 For this application Figure 2Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0031] Figure 4 An exploded view of the refrigerator from another perspective provided for this application.

[0032] Figure 5 For this application Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0033] The component labels are as follows:

[0034] 100. Refrigerator door mounting device; 10. Refrigerator door; 11. Top wall; 111. Connecting hole; 20. Base; 21. Connecting part; 211. Gap; 30. Connecting assembly; 31. Connector; 311. Screw; 32. Limiting part; 321. Rotating shaft; 33. Rotating shaft sleeve; 40. Cover assembly; 41. Top cover; 411. Limiting hole; 412. Reinforcing rib; 413. Positioning post; 42. Reinforcing plate; 421. Clearance part; 50. Hinge assembly;

[0035] 200. Refrigerator; 201. Cabinet. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0037] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0039] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0040] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0041] Please see Figures 1 to 5 This application provides a refrigerator door mounting device 100, which includes a refrigerator door 10, a base 20, and a connecting assembly 30. The refrigerator door 10 has a top wall 11. The base 20 is used to install on the top of the cabinet 201 of the refrigerator 200. The base 20 forms a connecting portion 21 above the refrigerator door 10 in the height direction, and there is a gap 211 between the connecting portion 21 and the top wall 11. One end of the connecting assembly 30 abuts against the connecting portion 21, and the other end passes through the connecting portion 21 to connect with the refrigerator door 10 and is circumferentially limited with the refrigerator door 10. The connecting assembly 30 can rotate relative to the base 20. The connecting assembly 30 exerts a pulling force on the refrigerator door 10. Thus, by setting a base 20 and a connecting component 30, the base 20 is placed on top of the cabinet 201, and the connecting component 30 is used to connect the refrigerator door 10 and the base 20 respectively, forming a gap 211 between the refrigerator door 10 and the base 20. In this way, the connecting component 30 provides a pulling force to the refrigerator door 10, which can prevent the weight of the refrigerator door 10 itself from affecting the refrigerator door mounting device 100, thereby reducing the deformation or wear of the refrigerator door mounting device 100, avoiding problems such as the refrigerator door 10 sinking or not closing tightly, so that the refrigerator 200 maintains stable cooling efficiency and low energy consumption, and can also extend the service life of the refrigerator 200 and improve the user experience.

[0042] In one embodiment, the base 20 is fixed to the top of the cabinet 201 by a plurality of screws 311. Here, the screws 311 can be configured to be three, four, five, six, etc. In other embodiments, it can also be fixed to the top of the refrigerator 200 by means of snap-fit, adhesive, welding, etc.

[0043] like Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the connecting component 30 includes a connector 31 and a limiting member 32. A connecting hole 111 is provided on the top wall 11. One end of the connector 31 abuts against the connecting part 21, and the other end passes through the connecting part 21 and cooperates with the connecting hole 111. The limiting member 32 cooperates with the connecting part 21 and the refrigerator door 10, and can limit the connector 31 and the refrigerator door 10 circumferentially.

[0044] In one embodiment, the connector 31 is configured as a screw 311, and the limiting member 32 is configured as a rotating shaft 321. One end of the rotating shaft 321 abuts against the connecting part 21, and the other end is circumferentially limited and engaged with the connecting hole 111. One end of the screw 311 abuts against the rotating shaft 321, and the other end passes through the rotating shaft 321 and is threadedly connected to the connecting hole 111. The tension of the screw 311 on the refrigerator door 10 can be adjusted by adjusting the depth of the threaded connection between the screw 311 and the connecting hole 111. Thus, by setting the screw 311 to be threadedly connected to the connecting hole 111, and making the depth of the threaded connection adjustable, the tension of the screw 311 on the refrigerator door 10 can be adjusted. By precisely adjusting the tension, the influence of the refrigerator door 10's own weight on the refrigerator door mounting device 100 can be effectively offset, thereby improving the reliability and adaptability of the connecting assembly 30 in supporting the refrigerator door 10. Thus, by configuring the connector 31 and the limiting member 32 as a coaxial rotating shaft 321 and screw 311, the refrigerator door 10 can drive the rotating shaft 321 and screw 311 to rotate when it rotates, and the rotating shaft 321 is used to prevent the connecting part 21 from rubbing against the screw 311, thereby preventing the screw 311 from becoming loose.

[0045] Furthermore, the connecting assembly 30 also includes a rotating sleeve 33, which is disposed between the rotating shaft 321 and the connecting portion 21, with the rotating shaft 321 abutting against the connecting portion 21 via the rotating sleeve 33. By providing the rotating sleeve 33 between the rotating shaft 321 and the connecting portion 21, the friction between the rotating shaft 321 and the connecting portion 21 is converted into friction between the rotating sleeve 33 and the connecting portion 21. This reduces wear on the rotating shaft 321 and protects it. Here, the rotating sleeve 33 should be made of a wear-resistant material with a low coefficient of friction and preferably self-lubricating properties, such as engineering plastics, nylon, or ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the refrigerator door mounting device 100 also includes a cover assembly 40, which is disposed on the top wall 11 and at least partially disposed between the refrigerator door 10 and the connecting assembly 30. The refrigerator door 10 is connected to the connecting assembly 30 through the cover assembly 40.

[0047] In one embodiment, the cover assembly 40 includes an upper cover 41 and a reinforcing plate 42. The upper cover 41 is connected to the top wall 11 and is circumferentially limited by the connecting assembly 30. The reinforcing plate 42 is disposed between the refrigerator door 10 and the upper cover 41 and is connected to the connecting assembly 30. Here, the upper cover 41 and the reinforcing plate 42 can be integrated into the upper cover of the refrigerator 200 or can be disposed independently of the upper cover of the refrigerator 200. The specific arrangement can be adjusted according to the usage requirements.

[0048] Furthermore, the upper cover 41 forms a limiting hole 411 and is provided with reinforcing ribs 412. The limiting hole 411 can be circumferentially limited and engaged with the connecting component 30. The reinforcing ribs 412 are provided on the side of the upper cover 41 facing the refrigerator door 10 and are spaced around the limiting hole 411. Here, the number of reinforcing ribs 412 can be three, four, five, six, etc.

[0049] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, multiple positioning posts 413 are spaced apart along the extension direction on the side of the top cover 41 facing the refrigerator door 10. Each positioning post 413 is connected to the refrigerator door 10 through a reinforcing plate 42. Here, the number of positioning posts 413 can be configured as three, five, six, etc.

[0050] In one embodiment, the reinforcing plate 42 forms a clearance portion 421 at the position corresponding to the reinforcing rib 412. The clearance portion 421 abuts against the end of the reinforcing rib 412 away from the connecting portion 21, which is used to avoid the reinforcing rib 412 and abut against the reinforcing rib 412. This can enhance the stability of the upper cover 41 and also be used to make threaded engagement with the screw 311 that extends from the limiting hole 411.

[0051] like Figure 3 As shown, the refrigerator door mounting device 100 also includes a hinge assembly 50, which connects the refrigerator door 10 and the cabinet 201. The hinge assembly 50 may include an upper hinge, a lower hinge, etc., and the refrigerator door 10 can be rotatably mounted on the cabinet 201 via the hinge assembly 50. The structure of the hinge assembly 50 is quite common in the prior art and will not be described in detail here. It should be noted that when the refrigerator door 10 rotates, it should rotate along the axis of the pivot 321 and the connecting hole 111 so that the screw 311 continuously exerts a pulling force on the refrigerator door 10. In this way, by setting the connecting assembly 30 and the hinge assembly 50, part of the weight of the refrigerator door 10 can be shared, thereby reducing their respective loads, reducing the deformation of both the hinge assembly 50 and the connecting assembly 30, and extending the service life of the hinge assembly 50 and the connecting assembly 30.

[0052] This application also provides the following technical solutions:

[0053] A refrigerator 200 includes a refrigerator door mounting device 100 as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0054] The refrigerator 200 can be controlled by a voice module, which is equipped with a controller, a voice receiving module, and a voice parsing module. The voice receiving module receives user commands, and the voice parsing module parses the commands. Based on the parsed commands, the controller controls the refrigerator door mounting device 100 to perform corresponding operations, thereby realizing intelligent control of the refrigerator door mounting device 100 and improving the user experience.

[0055] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0056] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator door mounting device, characterized in that, The refrigerator door mounting device (100) includes: Refrigerator door (10), the refrigerator door (10) having a top wall (11); A base (20) is used to install on the top of the cabinet (201) of the refrigerator (200). The base (20) forms a connecting part (21) above the refrigerator door (10) in the height direction. There is a gap (211) between the connecting part (21) and the top wall (11). A connecting component (30) has one end abutting against the connecting part (21) and the other end passing through the connecting part (21) to connect to the refrigerator door (10) and is circumferentially limited with the refrigerator door (10). The connecting component (30) can rotate relative to the base (20). The connecting component (30) exerts a pulling force on the refrigerator door (10).

2. The refrigerator door mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting component (30) includes a connector (31) and a limiting member (32). The top wall (11) has a connecting hole (111). One end of the connector (31) abuts against the connecting part (21), and the other end passes through the connecting part (21) and cooperates with the connecting hole (111). The limiting member (32) cooperates with the connecting part (21) and the refrigerator door (10) and can limit the connection (31) and the refrigerator door (10) circumferentially.

3. The refrigerator door mounting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector (31) is configured as a screw (311), and the limiting member (32) is configured as a rotating shaft (321). One end of the rotating shaft (321) abuts against the connecting part (21), and the other end is circumferentially limited and engaged with the connecting hole (111). One end of the screw (311) abuts against the rotating shaft (321), and the other end passes through the rotating shaft (321) and is threadedly connected to the connecting hole (111). The tension of the screw (311) on the refrigerator door (10) can be adjusted by adjusting the depth of the threaded connection between the screw (311) and the connecting hole (111).

4. The refrigerator door mounting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting component (30) further includes a rotating sleeve (33), which is disposed between the rotating shaft (321) and the connecting part (21), and the rotating shaft (321) abuts against the connecting part (21) through the rotating sleeve (33).

5. The refrigerator door mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigerator door mounting device (100) further includes a cover assembly (40), which is disposed on the top wall (11) and at least partially disposed between the refrigerator door (10) and the connecting assembly (30), and the refrigerator door (10) is connected to the connecting assembly (30) through the cover assembly (40).

6. The refrigerator door mounting device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cover assembly (40) includes an upper cover (41) and a reinforcing plate (42). The upper cover (41) is connected to the top wall (11) and is circumferentially limited by the connecting assembly (30). The reinforcing plate (42) is disposed between the refrigerator door (10) and the upper cover (41) and is connected to the connecting assembly (30).

7. The refrigerator door mounting device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper cover (41) forms a limiting hole (411) and is provided with reinforcing ribs (412). The limiting hole (411) can be circumferentially limited and cooperated with the connecting component (30). The reinforcing ribs (412) are provided on the side of the upper cover (41) facing the refrigerator door (10) and are arranged at intervals around the limiting hole (411).

8. The refrigerator door mounting device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top cover (41) has positioning posts (413) spaced apart along the extension direction on the side facing the refrigerator door (10). The positioning posts (413) pass through the reinforcing plate (42) and are connected to the refrigerator door (10).

9. The refrigerator door mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigerator door mounting device (100) also includes a hinge assembly (50), which connects the refrigerator door (10) and the cabinet (201) respectively.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that, Includes the refrigerator door mounting device (100) as described in any one of claims 1-9.

Images